Ambassador Bethwel Kiplagat is a man of peace; this is in no doubt. His passion to broker peace in war-torn countries like Somalia among others is evident to all and sundry. Since his appointment to head the sensitive Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission by the President, he has been bombarded with criticism from various quarters for failing to react when historical injustices were being committed in the country.
It is unfair to criticize this man who has been patriotic to his country and continent at large. He should be allowed to carry out his mandate t o the very end without uncalled for meddling .He has got a challenging assignment that may change Kenya for good. I have no doubt that this man has got the merit and audacity to deliver.
South Africa and Rwanda are great beneficially of TJRC and Kenya might also benefit from this commission.
James M Kanyi
Juba,S Sudan
Monday, July 27, 2009
Investors need to support Uchumi.
Close to four years ago, Uchumi Supermarkets Ltd investors woke up to the rude shock: the company had been put under receivership in a controversial manner. Worse still, their shares had been suspended in the Nairobi Stock Exchange. The situation was gloomy to say the least.
The company was put under receivership three years ago and it is amazing how successful this arrangement has been. Under the stewardship f the receiver manager, Mr. Jonathan Ciano, the giant retail shop has been remarkably turned around.
It’s therefore important that the shareholders support all the plans to revive it. Investors are longing to invest in it when its shares are re-listed in the stock market.
James M Kanyi
Juba.Southern Sudan.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Of boys and their motor bikes in Juba
There is nothing much to talk about the capital city of Southern Sudan, Juba, in terms of development.However, the city has huge potential for exponential growth in future if the government encourages investors.
This is not the issue at least for now. The issue at hand has to do with the biking craze of the local boys. Stories are told of how the boys acquired their favorite machines – the motor bikes commonly known as Senke.
Some years back, somebody came up with an ingenious idea ago of rewarding them with motor bikes whenever they surrendered their guns. It was a ploy to break the jinx of child soldier.
Boys as young as 12 years cruise the dilapidated roads leading to Juba oblivious of the dangers posed by speeding vehicles. They don’t observe the slightest road signs nor do they abide with instructions. A couple of times, I have observed them pull dangerous stunts like standing on the seat while accelerating at top speed or lying prostrate on the bike while riding.Amazingly,none of them has protective gears like helmets or heavy jackets.
Everyday, an alarming number of them are involved in grisly road accidents yet they don’t seem to learn. The accidents are too many that some hospitals have specific wards for Senke victims. I hear that they are treated without anesthesia to teach them a lesson. I think it’s the high time some sanity is exercised by the local authority to reduce the accidents.
James Mwangi Kanyi.
Juba,S Sudan.
This is not the issue at least for now. The issue at hand has to do with the biking craze of the local boys. Stories are told of how the boys acquired their favorite machines – the motor bikes commonly known as Senke.
Some years back, somebody came up with an ingenious idea ago of rewarding them with motor bikes whenever they surrendered their guns. It was a ploy to break the jinx of child soldier.
Boys as young as 12 years cruise the dilapidated roads leading to Juba oblivious of the dangers posed by speeding vehicles. They don’t observe the slightest road signs nor do they abide with instructions. A couple of times, I have observed them pull dangerous stunts like standing on the seat while accelerating at top speed or lying prostrate on the bike while riding.Amazingly,none of them has protective gears like helmets or heavy jackets.
Everyday, an alarming number of them are involved in grisly road accidents yet they don’t seem to learn. The accidents are too many that some hospitals have specific wards for Senke victims. I hear that they are treated without anesthesia to teach them a lesson. I think it’s the high time some sanity is exercised by the local authority to reduce the accidents.
James Mwangi Kanyi.
Juba,S Sudan.
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